SynGRID Special Session at SST 2024: Driving Synergies in Low-Voltage Grid Management

From October 16^th to 18^th, the 6th International Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies (SST) took place in Osijek, Croatia, bringing together leading experts to discuss advancements in smart systems, with a particular focus on smart grids, AI, and digital energy solutions. As part of the conference, SynGRID organized a special session on October 16^th, focusing on the role of flexibility in low-voltage grid management in widening countries.

The session featured presentations from the SynGRID project team, Dr. Edin Lakić from Institute for Innovation and Development of University of Ljubljana , Danijel Topić, Associate Professor at FERIT, Dr. Tomi Medved, Head of Laboratory of Energy Policy at Faculty of Electriacal Engineering in Ljubljana, and Mr. Jan Jeriha, SynGRID project coordinator. Speakers provided insights into the technical, regulatory, and market challenges of managing low-voltage grids in widening countries, with a focus on the project’s solutions for increasing grid flexibility and resilience.

Drawing from the lessons learned in SynGRID’s ongoing research and other EU projects such as X-FLEX, COMPILE, OPENTUNITY, and STREAM the session addressed how flexibility tools can help improve grid stability, reduce imbalances, and support energy communities. Specific attention was given to successful implementations, including Slovenia’s Luče pilot site, which has pioneered the integration of local market mechanisms for flexibility services.

The session highlighted SynGRID’s contributions in advancing grid stability and resilience, addressing technical challenges, and developing innovative market mechanisms for energy flexibility. The event resonated with the SST 2024 conference’s overarching theme of smart systems for a sustainable future, further emphasizing the importance of integrating flexibility into low-voltage grids across Europe.